How to Make Curly Ribbon Hair Bows
- 1). Cut 12-inch lengths of curling ribbon. The number of pieces you will need depends on the size of the barrette. A three-inch long barrette requires about 20 lengths.
- 2
Tie lengths of ribbon to barrette.
Open the barrette and tightly tie lengths of ribbon onto the part of the barrette that will face outward. Tie each piece in a knot. - 3). Push sections of ribbon together to cover the barrette.
- 4). Place the blade of an open scissor on the side of a piece of ribbon that naturally curls up. Run the scissor blade along the ribbon section to curl tightly. Curl each length of ribbon until all lengths are curled.
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